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TexasTowelie

(117,468 posts) Sun Apr 14, 2019, 05:19 AM Apr 2019

'Not a showoff.' Sharice Davids' quiet approach endears her to Democratic leaders

WASHINGTON -- When Rep. Sharice Davids arrived in Washington, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver was eager to mentor his fellow Democrat, whose district sits on the other side of the state line.

Realizing that Congress can be an intimidating environment, the eight-term Missouri Democrat told the Kansas newcomer to come to him if anyone gave her trouble.

“One day I said, ‘Look, if anybody bothers you or if anybody gives you any problem, you come get me,’’” Cleaver recalled.

He forgot that Davids, 38, the first Democrat elected to represent Kansas in a decade, used to trade punches in the mixed martial arts octagon as a hobby and didn’t need his protection.

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'Not a showoff.' Sharice Davids' quiet approach endears her to Democratic leaders (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2019 OP

The show offs True Blue American Apr 2019 #1

That 'notoriety' thing works for those individuals. For the Dem Party effectiveness - it hurts. empedocles Apr 2019 #2

In the long run True Blue American Apr 2019 #4

People who are secure in who they are don't need to show off. madaboutharry Apr 2019 #3

Madame Speaker?:) True Blue American Apr 2019 #5

I think that is an apt role for Sherrod Brown TexasTowelie Apr 2019 #6

Problem is True Blue American Apr 2019 #7

True Blue American

(18,208 posts)

1. The show offs

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 05:40 AM

Apr 2019

Get all the attention but people like her accomplish things.

That is why I am impressed with Schiff, Swalwell and others who work hard, do not pick fights, but stand when they have to and fight.

AOC, the 2 Muslim women, i understand what they are trying to do but seem to think notoriety works. They should listen to the real Leaders who know how to accomplish things. Nancy Pelosi does.

Smart alecks do not impress me.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)

2. That 'notoriety' thing works for those individuals. For the Dem Party effectiveness - it hurts.

Reply to True Blue American (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 05:53 AM

Apr 2019

True Blue American

(18,208 posts)

4. In the long run

Reply to empedocles (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:07 AM

Apr 2019

It does not help them either.

madaboutharry

(41,385 posts)

3. People who are secure in who they are don't need to show off.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:02 AM

Apr 2019

I liked Rep. Davids from the very first time I saw her on television. She is a grounded and thoughtful person. I think she has already shown great skills and it will be interesting to watch her as she plays the long game.

True Blue American

(18,208 posts)

5. Madame Speaker?:)

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:12 AM

Apr 2019

Women like Sharice get things done, work with others.

I like that she spends time in her neighborhood

Dance with the ones who brung them, or something like that.

The reason I admire Sherrod Brown. He keeps in touch. Think what he could do as Secretary of Labor!

TexasTowelie

(117,468 posts)

6. I think that is an apt role for Sherrod Brown

Reply to True Blue American (Reply #5)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:20 AM

Apr 2019

if he isn't selected for VP first.

True Blue American

(18,208 posts)

7. Problem is

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:29 AM

Apr 2019

DeWine would picke the most extreme Republican to replace him. Gym Jordan.

DeWine is worse than Kasich. He is extreme. Reason Sherrod beat him. Now we are stuck with him as Governor.

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